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Kenya's new deputy president sworn in as his predecessor challenges his impeachment in court
Read full article: Kenya's new deputy president sworn in as his predecessor challenges his impeachment in courtKenya’s new deputy president has been sworn into office, two weeks after his predecessor was overwhelmingly voted out in an impeachment motion in parliament over allegations of corruption and inciting ethnic division.
Kenya's Parliament removes the deputy president from office in an impeachment trial
Read full article: Kenya's Parliament removes the deputy president from office in an impeachment trialKenya’s Senate has voted to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in an impeachment trial on corruption and other allegations, hours after the deputy president was taken to the hospital with chest pains.
Kenya's High Court rejects move to stop deputy president's impeachment debate
Read full article: Kenya's High Court rejects move to stop deputy president's impeachment debateKenya’s High Court has rejected an application by the deputy president’s lawyers to stop the senate from debating an impeachment motion against him after parliament voted to remove him from office last week.
Kenya’s deputy president defends himself before impeachment
Read full article: Kenya’s deputy president defends himself before impeachmentKenya’s deputy president has defended himself while facing an impeachment motion in which he's accused of supporting anti-government protests in June and of being involved in corruption and other irregularities.
Clashes in Kenya as people discuss the deputy president's impeachment motion
Read full article: Clashes in Kenya as people discuss the deputy president's impeachment motionSupporters and opponents of Kenya’s deputy president have clashed at public forums over an impeachment motion against him, which was introduced in parliament by the ruling alliance this week.
As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisis
Read full article: As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisisAs world leaders discuss the future of efforts to wrangle the gangs strangling Haiti, Haitians are expressing hopelessness over an international response to the tide of violence.
Germany signs agreement with Kenya to bring in skilled workers and plug labor market gaps
Read full article: Germany signs agreement with Kenya to bring in skilled workers and plug labor market gapsGerman and Kenyan officials have signed an agreement to promote the recruitment of skilled Kenyan workers who can fill gaps in Germany’s labor market, and to facilitate the repatriation of Kenyans who don’t have the right to stay in Germany.
'Demon Copperhead' author Barbara Kingsolver to receive National Book Award for lifetime achievement
Read full article: 'Demon Copperhead' author Barbara Kingsolver to receive National Book Award for lifetime achievementThe National Book Foundation has awarded Barbara Kingsolver a medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters (DCAL), which has previously been given to Toni Morrison, Philip Roth and Joan Didion among others.
Kenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests
Read full article: Kenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protestsKenya’s new finance minister says some of the proposed taxes that led to weeks of deadly protests earlier this year will be reintroduced through a tax amendment bill as the country struggles to find revenue to pay off debts.
White House chef retires after nearly 30 years, 1st woman and 1st person of color to have the job
Read full article: White House chef retires after nearly 30 years, 1st woman and 1st person of color to have the jobThe White House’s executive chef has retired after nearly three decades of serving meals and state dinners to five different presidents and their families.
Kenya's turmoil widens as anti-government protesters clash with emerging pro-government group
Read full article: Kenya's turmoil widens as anti-government protesters clash with emerging pro-government groupAnti-government protesters in Kenya’s capital have clashed with an emerging pro-government group as weeks of turmoil continue.
Kenyan president dismisses Cabinet ministers after weeks of protests over taxation, poor governance
Read full article: Kenyan president dismisses Cabinet ministers after weeks of protests over taxation, poor governanceKenyan President William Ruto has dismissed almost all of his Cabinet ministers and promised to form a new government that will be lean and efficient following weeks of protests over high taxes and poor governance.
Police clash with protesters in Kenya as the military patrols the streets
Read full article: Police clash with protesters in Kenya as the military patrols the streetsPolice in Kenya’s capital have hurled tear gas to break up anti-tax protesters who have continued to gather despite President William Ruto’s repudiation of unpopular tax legislation that prompted deadly unrest earlier in the week.
Kenya's president says he won't sign the finance bill that led protesters to storm the parliament
Read full article: Kenya's president says he won't sign the finance bill that led protesters to storm the parliamentKenya's president says he won’t sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes that prompted thousands of protesters to storm the parliament on Tuesday.
Here's what led Kenyans to burn part of parliament and call for the president's resignation
Read full article: Here's what led Kenyans to burn part of parliament and call for the president's resignationKenya’s president came to power by appealing to the common people, describing himself as a “hustler” and vowing relief from economic pain.
Anti-tax protesters storm Kenya's parliament, drawing police fire as president vows to quash unrest
Read full article: Anti-tax protesters storm Kenya's parliament, drawing police fire as president vows to quash unrestThousands of protesters stormed Kenya’s parliament Tuesday to protest tax proposals, burning part of the building, sending lawmakers fleeing and drawing fire from police.
More than 200 arrested in Kenya protests over proposed tax hikes in finance bill
Read full article: More than 200 arrested in Kenya protests over proposed tax hikes in finance billHundreds of protesters have been arrested in Kenyan capital Nairobi in ongoing protests against proposed tax hikes in a finance bill that is due to be tabled in parliament.
G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as Italy flexes its right-wing muscles
Read full article: G7 summit opens with deal to use Russian assets for Ukraine as Italy flexes its right-wing musclesU.S. President Joe Biden says the agreement to tap into the windfall profits on frozen Russian assets held in Europe would put that money to work for Ukraine.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure at Walter Reed
Read full article: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin resumes duty after undergoing procedure at Walter ReedDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has undergone a medical procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and has resumed duty after temporarily transferring power.
US Defense Secretary Austin expected to meet with Chinese counterpart in Singapore
Read full article: US Defense Secretary Austin expected to meet with Chinese counterpart in SingaporeDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to meet with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun at a major defense conference in Singapore next week.
Harris announces plans to help 80% of Africa gain access to the internet, up from 40% now
Read full article: Harris announces plans to help 80% of Africa gain access to the internet, up from 40% nowVice President Kamala Harris has announced the formation of a new partnership to help provide internet access to 80% of Africa by 2030, up from 40% now.
White House fetes Kenya with state dinner featuring sunset views, celebrity star power
Read full article: White House fetes Kenya with state dinner featuring sunset views, celebrity star powerThursday’s White House state dinner honoring Kenyan President William Ruto offered hundreds of guests some stunning D.
Here's what's cooking for the three-course state dinner at the White House honoring Kenya
Read full article: Here's what's cooking for the three-course state dinner at the White House honoring KenyaThe menu for the state dinner at the White House honoring Kenya starts with a chilled tomato soup and ends with a white chocolate basket of fruit.
Biden praises Kenyan President Ruto for ‘his bold leadership’ as White House marks state visit
Read full article: Biden praises Kenyan President Ruto for ‘his bold leadership’ as White House marks state visitPresident Joe Biden has offered his deep appreciation to Kenyan President William Ruto for the coming deployment of 1,000 Kenyan police forces to help quell gang violence in Haiti.
Biden is honoring Kenya with state visit as the East African nation prepares to send police to Haiti
Read full article: Biden is honoring Kenya with state visit as the East African nation prepares to send police to HaitiPresident Joe Biden has welcomed Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House to kick off a three-day state visit.
South Sudan government and rebel groups sign 'commitment' for peace in ongoing peace talks in Kenya
Read full article: South Sudan government and rebel groups sign 'commitment' for peace in ongoing peace talks in KenyaThe government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups have signed a “commitment declaration” for peace during high-level mediation talks in Kenya, described as key step in efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan that has long crippled its economy.
Poor Kenyans feel devastated by floods and brutalized by the government's response
Read full article: Poor Kenyans feel devastated by floods and brutalized by the government's responseWinnie Makinda says she is facing the worst crisis and lowest moment of her life because of the Kenyan government’s response to floods that devastated her poor community in the capital of Nairobi.
Anguish as Kenya's government demolishes houses in flood-prone areas and offers $75 in aid
Read full article: Anguish as Kenya's government demolishes houses in flood-prone areas and offers $75 in aidKenya’s government has begun bulldozing homes built in flood-prone areas and promising evicted families the equivalent of $75 to relocate after a deadline passed to evacuate amid deadly rains.
Kenyans in flood-prone areas are ordered to evacuate or will be moved by force as death toll rises
Read full article: Kenyans in flood-prone areas are ordered to evacuate or will be moved by force as death toll risesRain-swollen water levels at two Kenyan hydroelectric dams are at “historic highs” and people downstream are being told to move away.
Kenya mourns as marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum is given a state funeral
Read full article: Kenya mourns as marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum is given a state funeralKenya's world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum has been given a state funeral as many urged the government to do more to protect the country’s famous athletes.
Biden plans to welcome Kenyan president to White House for state visit in May
Read full article: Biden plans to welcome Kenyan president to White House for state visit in MayPresident Joe Biden plans to welcome Kenyan President William Ruto to the White House in May, hosting a state visit after reneging on his promise to visit Africa last year.
Kenya's president blames corruption and incompetence for huge fireball that hurt hundreds in Nairobi
Read full article: Kenya's president blames corruption and incompetence for huge fireball that hurt hundreds in NairobiKenya's president says corruption and officials' incompetence allowed a liquid petroleum plant to operate in one of Nairobi's most crowded residential neighborhoods, where its explosion and fire killed three people and injured more than 280 others.
Haitians suffering gang violence are desperate after Kenyan court blocks police force deployment
Read full article: Haitians suffering gang violence are desperate after Kenyan court blocks police force deploymentPeople across Haiti are wondering what awaits them after a court in Kenya blocked the deployment of a U.N.-backed police force to help fight gangs in the troubled Caribbean country.
Kenya court strikes out key clauses of a finance law as economic woes deepen from rising public debt
Read full article: Kenya court strikes out key clauses of a finance law as economic woes deepen from rising public debtThe Kenyan High Court has struck out key clauses of a contentious finance law that has been blamed for significantly raising taxes and the cost of living in East Africa’s largest economy.
Talks on a landmark treaty to end global plastic pollution are advancing in Kenya's capital
Read full article: Talks on a landmark treaty to end global plastic pollution are advancing in Kenya's capitalEfforts to create a landmark treaty to end global plastic pollution are advancing at a meeting where participants are discussing the treaty's draft language for the first time.
King Charles III meets in private with the family of the Kenyan rebel leader hanged by the British
Read full article: King Charles III meets in private with the family of the Kenyan rebel leader hanged by the BritishKing Charles III has held a private meeting with the family of the executed leader of the Kenyan rebellion against British colonial rule.
In Kenya, King Charles III expresses 'greatest sorrow and the deepest regret' for past violence
Read full article: In Kenya, King Charles III expresses 'greatest sorrow and the deepest regret' for past violenceKing Charles III has expressed “greatest sorrow and the deepest regret” for the “abhorrent and unjustifiable acts of violence” committed against Kenyans as they sought independence.
King Charles III seeks to look ahead in a visit to Kenya. But he'll have history to contend with
Read full article: King Charles III seeks to look ahead in a visit to Kenya. But he'll have history to contend withKing Charles III wants to look to the future when his four-day state visit to Kenya starts on Tuesday.
IMF and World Bank are urged to boost funding for African nations facing conflict and climate change
Read full article: IMF and World Bank are urged to boost funding for African nations facing conflict and climate changeMost of the population in conflict-affected countries like Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and northern Nigeria depends on climate-vulnerable agriculture.
Kenyan opposition lawmakers say the Haiti peacekeeping mission must be approved by parliament
Read full article: Kenyan opposition lawmakers say the Haiti peacekeeping mission must be approved by parliamentKenyan lawmakers say that parliamentary approval is required before the deployment of police to the Kenya-led peacekeeping mission in Haiti to combat gang violence that was approved by the U.N. Security Council this week.
UN Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to Haiti to fight violent gangs
Read full article: UN Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to Haiti to fight violent gangsThe U.N. Security Council has voted to send a multinational force led by Kenya to Haiti to help combat violent gangs in the troubled country.
At UN, African leaders say enough is enough: They must be partnered with, not sidelined
Read full article: At UN, African leaders say enough is enough: They must be partnered with, not sidelinedAt the U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York, African leaders are relaying a unanimous message, that their continent of more than 1.3 billion people is done being a “victim” of a post-world war order and must be recognized and partnered with as a global power in itself.
Kenya's president is committing his country to lead a multinational force to Haiti to combat gangs
Read full article: Kenya's president is committing his country to lead a multinational force to Haiti to combat gangsKenya’s president is committing his country to lead a multinational force in Haiti to combat gang warfare, even as residents of both countries question the plan being pushed by Washington.
UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN
Read full article: UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UNIt’s Day 3 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York.
In San Francisco, Kenya's president woos American tech companies despite increasing taxes at home
Read full article: In San Francisco, Kenya's president woos American tech companies despite increasing taxes at homeKenya’s president is wooing American tech companies, promising a business-friendly environment — even though he has raised taxes on businesses at home.
Africa Climate Summit links 'unfair' debt burden with calls to make continent's green assets pay off
Read full article: Africa Climate Summit links 'unfair' debt burden with calls to make continent's green assets pay offThe host of the first Africa Climate Summit says climate change is “relentlessly eating away” at Africa’s economic progress and it’s time to have a global conversation about a carbon tax on polluters.
The first Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3B demands more say and financing
Read full article: The first Africa Climate Summit opens as hard-hit continent of 1.3B demands more say and financingThe first African Climate Summit is opening with heads of state and others asserting a stronger voice on a global issue that affects the continent of 1.3 billion people the most, even though they contribute to it the least.
Kenya police are told not to report deaths during protests. A watchdog says they killed 6 this week
Read full article: Kenya police are told not to report deaths during protests. A watchdog says they killed 6 this weekPolice in Kenya say they have been ordered not to report deaths amid demonstrations against the rising cost of living.
Police in Kenya open fire amid protests against new taxes. At least 2 are killed and 26 wounded
Read full article: Police in Kenya open fire amid protests against new taxes. At least 2 are killed and 26 woundedPolice in Kenya have opened fire amid protests calling for the government of President William Ruto to lower the cost of living.
Kenyan religious leaders urge the president to repeal a new tax law as protests surge
Read full article: Kenyan religious leaders urge the president to repeal a new tax law as protests surgeChristian and Muslim leaders in Kenya are urging President William Ruto to repeal a finance bill whose new taxes have sparked protests and police killings of civilians.
Police say officers kill at least 6 as Kenyans protest rising costs, and 50 children are tear-gassed
Read full article: Police say officers kill at least 6 as Kenyans protest rising costs, and 50 children are tear-gassedA police official says officers have killed at least six people during new protests in Kenya against the rising cost of living.
UN says raging conflict in Sudan has displaced over 3 million people. UK sanctions warring sides
Read full article: UN says raging conflict in Sudan has displaced over 3 million people. UK sanctions warring sidesThe U.N. says the conflict in Sudan has driven more than 3 million people from their homes.
Iran's leader, visiting Africa, attacks Western support for homosexuality as among 'dirtiest' things
Read full article: Iran's leader, visiting Africa, attacks Western support for homosexuality as among 'dirtiest' thingsIran’s president on a rare visit to Africa has sharply criticized Western nations’ support for homosexuality as “one of the dirtiest things which have been done in human history.”.
Kenya's new tax package angers some backers of president who once vowed to reduce cost of living
Read full article: Kenya's new tax package angers some backers of president who once vowed to reduce cost of livingKenyans are preparing for tough times after lawmakers approved tax increases that are even unpopular with supporters of the president who once vowed to reduce the cost of living.
Death toll from Kenya cult tied to pastor surpasses 300, with more exhumations planned
Read full article: Death toll from Kenya cult tied to pastor surpasses 300, with more exhumations plannedAuthorities in Kenya say the number of people who died after a pastor ordered his followers to starve to death in order to meet Jesus has surpassed 300.
Kenyan cult deaths at 73, president likens them to terrorism
Read full article: Kenyan cult deaths at 73, president likens them to terrorismKenya’s president says the starvation deaths of dozens of followers of a pastor are akin to the results of terrorist acts, as the new death toll has rises to 73.
Kenyan opposition leader to sue over alleged attempt on life
Read full article: Kenyan opposition leader to sue over alleged attempt on lifeKenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has denounced the point-blank firing of a tear gas canister at local journalists during his latest anti-government protest as a “primitive act of intolerance.”.
Kenya opposition in fresh protests amid government warning
Read full article: Kenya opposition in fresh protests amid government warningKenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga has led thousands of protesters in a third round of anti-government demonstrations as the interior ministry in charge of police has warned that no more violent protests will be tolerated.
Anti-government protests in Kenya hit Nairobi for 2nd week
Read full article: Anti-government protests in Kenya hit Nairobi for 2nd weekThousands of anti-government protesters marched on the streets of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, on Monday despite the government’s declaration that the protests are illegal.
Arrests as Kenya opposition leads anti-government protests
Read full article: Arrests as Kenya opposition leads anti-government protestsAt least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested in ongoing protests in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, organized by the opposition demanding the resignation of President William Ruto.
Kenya seeks divine help to end crippling, ongoing drought
Read full article: Kenya seeks divine help to end crippling, ongoing droughtWith the prospect of a sixth consecutive failed rainy season in the east and Horn of Africa, Kenya’s president is hoping the heavens will finally open with the help of a national day of mass prayer on Tuesday.
Eritrean leader dismisses as 'fantasy' alleged Tigray abuses
Read full article: Eritrean leader dismisses as 'fantasy' alleged Tigray abusesEritrea’s president in rare public comments has dismissed as “a fantasy” allegations that his country’s forces carried out rape, looting and other abuses in the war in neighboring Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
Talks begin on disarmament of rebel groups in eastern Congo
Read full article: Talks begin on disarmament of rebel groups in eastern CongoThe third round of Congo peace talks facilitated by the East Africa regional bloc has begun in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, with a plan to discuss reforms that will facilitate disarmament of rebel groups.
Kenya's president dismisses suggestions of unlimited terms
Read full article: Kenya's president dismisses suggestions of unlimited termsKenyan President William Ruto urged lawmakers not to remove presidential terms limits from the country’s constitution, dismissing comments by a legislator that there should be no such limits on a capable leader.
Kenya to spend $37 million on sending forces to Congo
Read full article: Kenya to spend $37 million on sending forces to CongoKenya’s parliament has approved the deployment of nearly 1,000 troops for a new regional force in eastern Congo amid questions about the $37 million cost for the first six months of the mission.
Kenya deploys hundreds to regional force in eastern Congo
Read full article: Kenya deploys hundreds to regional force in eastern CongoKenya is sending more than 900 military personnel to eastern Congo to join a new regional force trying to calm deadly tensions fueled by armed groups that have led to a diplomatic crisis between Congo and neighboring Rwanda.
Uganda's president fires military son after offensive tweets
Read full article: Uganda's president fires military son after offensive tweetsUgandan President Yoweri Museveni fired his son as commander of the infantry forces Tuesday after the son tweeted an unprovoked threat to capture the capital of neighboring Kenya, drawing widespread concern in East Africa.
Kenyan lawyer in ICC case linked to new president found dead
Read full article: Kenyan lawyer in ICC case linked to new president found deadPolice say a Kenyan lawyer facing charges at the International Criminal Court of bribing and threatening prosecution witnesses in a past ICC case against Kenya’s recently elected president has been found dead.
Kenya’s new president promises ambitious climate plan
Read full article: Kenya’s new president promises ambitious climate planKenya’s newly elected president William Ruto said that climate change will be key to the government’s agenda and made an ambitious pledge to ramp up clean energy and phase out fossil fuels for electricity by 2030 during his inauguration speech Tuesday.
Ethiopia calls WHO chief's comments on Tigray "unethical"
Read full article: Ethiopia calls WHO chief's comments on Tigray "unethical"Ethiopia’s government is criticizing as “unethical” the statement by the World Health Organization’s director-general that the crisis in the country’s Tigray region is “the worst disaster on Earth” and his assertion that the lack of global attention is due to Tigrayans’ “color of the skin.”.
US senator urges Kenyan president to aid peaceful transition
Read full article: US senator urges Kenyan president to aid peaceful transitionA visiting U.S. senator says he has encouraged Kenya’s outgoing president to participate in a “peaceful transition of power” amid the latest election crisis in East Africa’s most stable democracy.
Kenya's president-elect will 'engage' in any court challenge
Read full article: Kenya's president-elect will 'engage' in any court challengeKenyan president-elect William Ruto says that if there’s a court challenge to the election results, “we will engage in those” as the country awaits a likely petition from losing candidate Raila Odinga.
Kenya's Ruto declared president after last-minute chaos
Read full article: Kenya's Ruto declared president after last-minute chaosAfter last-minute chaos that could foreshadow a court challenge, Kenya’s electoral commission chairman has declared Deputy President William Ruto the winner of the close presidential election over five-time contender Raila Odinga.
Brief scuffles slow tallying in Kenya's close election
Read full article: Brief scuffles slow tallying in Kenya's close electionKenya’s peaceful presidential election saw a brief disruption when riot police responded to scuffles at the national ballot tallying center amid tensions over the close results.
Anxiety rises over claims in Kenya's close presidential vote
Read full article: Anxiety rises over claims in Kenya's close presidential voteHuman rights groups are warning anxious Kenyans over “rising levels of false or misleading information being shared on social media” as the country awaits the results of a close presidential election.